Fulham United FC
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| Full name | Fulham United Football Club | |
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| Nickname(s) | Fulham Force | |
| Founded | 1970 | |
| Ground | Adelaide Shores Football Centre | |
| Capacity | 2000 | |
| Manager | John Christopoulos | |
| League | State League 1 | |
| 2017 | 3rd | |
| Website | Club website | |
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Fulham United FC is a football club based in Fulham, South Australia. They won four consecutive seasons between the years 2004 and 2007.[1] For the 2018 season, their men's team is set to join the new South Australian State League 1 competition,[2] after gaining promotion in the South Australian State League 2 competition in 2017.
Men's History - FFSA Era
2015
Fulham United FC were granted entry into the men's FFSA NPL competitions in 2015, finally separating from the South Australian Amateur Soccer League (SAASL) and joining the FFSA State League 2 in 2016.
2016
Fulham United achieved a somewhat successful debut season in the FFSA. Acknowledging their SAASL roots by keeping a very similar squad and board members to what was present prior to their FFSA induction, the club managed a 5th place finish in a season where Noarlunga United achieved promotion to the State League 1.
2017
Fulham United retained many of their first team squad, whilst adding to it with the signings of Joseph Puntieri, Marco Mittaga, Daniel Aurnoutse, Mark Talladira and Thomas Dicheira. The team were in the top 2 for a large part of the season, ensuring they would receive a 'second chance' in their finals series attempt to gain promotion, however they remarkably finished 3rd overall after a final day loss to Adelaide University (3-1). At this stage their promotion hopes seemed shattered, however an incredible run of Finals Series performances (4-1 vs. Eastern United and 2-1 vs. Adelaide Cobras) lead the side to a promotion play-off against Port Pirie away. Fulham prevailed with a convincing 4-1 win with goals from Marco Mittage (2), NJ Caruso and Joseph Puntieri.
Fulham went on to lose the Grand Final to Seaford Rangers 2-1 at Cooper's Stadium, however the ultimate goal of promotion was achieved. The successful year for the club was further emphasised by the successful seasons for the u18s and reserves teams, both finishing 1st in their respective leagues. Also, the club came to an agreement with the FFSA to use The Shores Football Centre, West Beach as their home ground for the upcoming 2018 State League 1 season, capping off what is arguably the most significant year in the club's history.
Current squad
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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References
- ↑ Fulham United Honours and Achievements fulhamunited.com.au
- ↑ "FFSA welcomes 3 clubs in to 2016 State League 1". Football Federation South Australia. 2015-05-03.